Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): September

A CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW OF CYBERBULLYING AS A FORM OF DIGITAL CRIME

Giannini Oktobellini Henrik (Institut Andi Sapada)
Ardiyanti Aris (Institut Andi Sapada)
Lilis Suryani (Institut Andi Sapada)
Sunardi Purwanda (Institut Andi Sapada)
Phirer (Institut Andi Sapada)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the qualifications of cyberbullying as a criminal act within the digital crime family and examine the effectiveness of positive legal regulations in Indonesia in ensnaring perpetrators. The research method used is a normative one with a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The data used is secondary data sourced from primary and secondary legal materials, which are then analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that cyberbullying has fulfilled the elements of a digital crime (cybercrime) and is regulated in several regulations, particularly the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Criminal Code (KUHP). However, law enforcement still faces normative challenges, such as the interpretation of certain articles (rubber articles) and complex digital evidence. Regulation harmonization and a more specific formulation of crimes regarding cyberbullying are needed to provide legal certainty and optimal protection for victims.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ojs

Publisher

Subject

Religion Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

This journal emphasizes specifics in the discourse of Islamic Law and Humanity, as well as communicating actual and contemporary research and problems related to Islamic studies. This journal openly accepts contributions from experts from related scientific disciplines. All articles published do not ...